GE 28871fe3a Owners Manual

							Model 28213 Series
DECT 6.0  
Multi-Handset 
Speakerphone  
User ’s Guide
Your new GE telephone system is EXPANDABLE  
up to a total of 6 handsets (by purchase of optional   Model 28203 handset with charge cradle) 
						

							
Equipment Approval Information
Your telephone equipment is approved for connection to the Public Switched 
Telephone Network and is in compliance with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and 
Regulations and the Technical Requirements for Telephone Terminal Equipment 
published by ACTA.
1
  Notification to the Local Telephone Company
On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the 
US number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment . You must , upon 
request , provide this information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your 
telephone line and still have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is 
called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one 
line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to 
your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone 
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted 
by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this 
product . It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also 
compliant . See installation instructions for details.
Notes 
•
  This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone 
company.
•

  Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use 
your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local 
telephone company.
• 

  Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent 
disconnection of your telephone from your line.
• 

  If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone 
line, ensure the installation of this product does not disable your alarm 
equipment . If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment , 
consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
US Number is located on the cabinet bottom.
REN Number is located on the cabinet bottom. 
						

							
2 Rights of the Telephone Company 
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone 
network, the telephone company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary 
discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not practicable and 
the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily 
discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the 
telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; 
(
 ) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation; and () inform you of your right to 
bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of 
Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, 
equipment , operations or procedures where such action is required in the operation 
of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these changes 
are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment , the 
telephone company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain 
uninterrupted service.
Interference Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and () This 
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 
occur in a particular installation.
Privacy of Communications may not be ensured when using this product .
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged 
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or 
television that is “receiving” the interference).
•

  Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the 
telecommunications equipment and receiving antenna.
•

  Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a cir cuit different 
from that to which the receiving antenna is connected. 
						

							
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an 
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal 
Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet , “How To Identify and 
Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. 
Gov
 ernment Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 00. Please specify stock number 00-
000-005- when ordering copies.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible 
for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment .
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.
Licensing
Licensed under US Patent 6,7,009.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment . This equipment should be installed and operated with 
a minimum distance of  0 centimeters between the radiator and your body. This 
transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna 
or transmitter.
For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure 
guidelines when used with the belt clip supplied with this product . Use of other 
accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Information for DECT Product
This telephone is compliant with the DECT 6.0 standard which 
operates in the 1.9GHz to 1.9GHz frequency range. Installation of 
this equipment is subject to notification and coordination with UTAM. 
Any relocation of this equipment must be coordinated through and 
appr
 oved by UTAM. UTAM may be contacted at 1-800-9-886.  
						

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EquipmEnt ApprovAl informA tion ........ 2
intErfErEncE informA tion .................... 3
HEAring Aid comp Atibility (HA c) ........ 4
licEnsing  ............................................ 4
fc
c rf rAdiA tion ExposurE  
st A tEmEnt .................................. 4
informA tion for dEct product ......... 4
introduction  ...................................... 7
bEforE you bEgin   .............................. 7
Parts CheCklist  .................................... 7
telePhone Ja Ck requirements ........... 8
inst AllAtion  ....................................... 8
Digital seCurity system  ...................... 8
imP ortant installation guiDelines .... 9
bAsE lA yout  ..................................... 10
Front View  ......................................... 10
HAndsE t lAyout ................................ 11
DisPlay iC ons ..................................... 11
inst Alling tHE pHonE ......................... 12
installing the hanDset Battery  ..... 12
Base station  ....................................... 13
progrAmming tHE tElEpHonE  ............. 14
stanDB y sCreen ................................. 14
Programming FunCtions  .................. 14
room monitor  ................................... 14
alarm CloCk  ...................................... 15
initial setuP  ....................................... 16
hanDset name  ......................... 16
Date anD time  .......................... 16
area CoDe  ................................ 17
tone/Pulse  ............................... 17
language  .................................. 17
auto talk  ................................. 18
registration  ............................. 18
De-registration  ...................... 19
Table of Contents
gloB al De-registration ......... 20
sounD setuP  ...................................... 20
ringer tone  ............................. 20
ringer Volume  ......................... 21
key tone  ................................... 21
reset setting  ..................................... 21
VoiCemail  .................................. 22
all settings  ............................. 22
tElEpHonE opErA tion ........................ 22
Visual inDiCators  ............................... 22
Base  ........................................... 22
hanDset  .................................... 23
V
mwi / Visual ringer inDiCator on 
hanDset  ....................................... 23
sPeakerPhone oPeration  ........ 23
making a Call.......................... 23
answering Calls  ..................... 24
Call timer  .......................................... 24
auto stanDB y ..................................... 24
ringer Volume  ................................... 24
Flash/Call waiting  ......................... 25
last numBer reDial  .......................... 25
exit  .......................................................25
Page  ..................................................... 26
Paging From the Base/grouP Page  26
mute  .................................................... 26
reCeiVer Volume Control  ............... 26
Do not DisturB (D-n-D)  ................ 26
intErcom opErA tion .......................... 27making an auto inter Com Call ..... 27
aDV anCeD inter Com Features .......... 28
reCeiVing an inC oming Call During an inter Com Call ............. 28
using inter Com with external 
telePhone Calls  .............. 28 
						

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two-way Calling ................... 28
three-way Calling  ................ 28
trAnsfErring ExtErnAl cAlls to otHEr 
HAndsE ts ................................. 29
cAllEr id (cid)  ................................ 30
Call waiting Caller iD  ................... 30
reCeiVing CiD reC orDs .................... 30
storing CiD reC orDs ....................... 31
re Viewing CiD reC orDs ................... 31
Dialing a CiD numBer  ..................... 31
storing CiD reC orDs in internal 
memory  ........................................ 32
Deleting all CiD reC orDs .............. 32
pHonEbook  ....................................... 33
re View reC orDs ................................. 33
aDD reC orDs ...................................... 33
inserting a Pause in the Dialing 
sequenCe  ..................................... 34
eDit reC orDs ...................................... 34
Delete reC orDs ................................. 34
Dialing a numBer From internal 
memory ........................................ 35 c
HAnging tHE bA
ttEry ....................... 36
Battery saFety PreCautions  ............ 36
displ Ay mEssA gEs .............................. 37
troublEsHooting guidE  ..................... 38
cA usEs of poor rEcEption ................. 40
gEnErAl product cArE  ..................... 41
WArrAnty Assist AncE ........................ 42
limitEd WArrAnty  ............................. 43
AccEssory informA tion ..................... 45
indE x  ............................................... 46
Table of Contents
S E E   M A R K I N G   O N   B O T T O M   /   B A C K   O F   P R O D U C T
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
            DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: TO
PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT  TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
“DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE
THE PRODUCT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU  OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
CAUTION: 
						

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Handset
Telephone line cord AC power 
adaptor
Handset 
battery pack
Battery 
compartment  cover
Base
Belt Clip
Before You Begin 
Parts Checklist (for 28213xx1 model)
Make sure your package includes the items shown here.
Introduction
CAUTION: When using telephone equipment , there are basic 
safety instructions that should always be followed. Refer to the 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS provided with this product 
and save them for future reference.
IMPORTANT: Because cordless phones operate on electricity, you 
should have at least one phone in your home that isn’t cordless, in 
case the power in your home goes out .
Note: If a speaker box is included in your package, it replaces one 
set of a handset , belt clip, battery pack and cover.
For Model 28213xx2 there will be ONE additional handset , charge cradle, belt clip, 
battery pack and cover than shown above.
For Model 28213xx3 there will be TWO additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, 
battery packs and covers than shown above.
For Model 28213xx4 there will be THREE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, 
battery packs and covers than shown above.
For Model 28213xx5 there will be FOUR additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, 
battery packs and covers than shown above.
For Model 28213xx6 there will be FIVE additional handsets, charge cradles, belt clips, 
battery packs and covers than shown above. 
						

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Telephone Jack Requirements
To use this phone, you need an RJ11C type modular 
telephone jack, which might look like the one pictured 
here, installed in your home. If you don’t have a modular 
jack, call your local phone company to find out how to 
get one installed.
Installation 
Digital Security System
Your cordless phone uses a digital security system to protect against false ringing, 
unauthorized access, and charges to your phone line.
INSTALLATION NOTE: Some cordless telephones operate at 
frequencies that may cause or receive interference with nearby 
TVs, microwave ovens, and VCRs. To minimize or prevent such 
interference, the base of the cordless telephone should not be 
placed near or on top of a TV, microwave ovens, or VCR. If such 
interference continues, move the cordless telephone farther away 
from these appliances.
Certain other communications devices may also use the 1.9GHz 
DECT frequency for communication, and, if not properly set , these 
devices may interfere with each other and/or your new telephone. 
If you are concerned with interference, please refer to the owner ’s 
manual for these devices on how to properly set channels to 
avoid interference. Typical devices that may use the 1.9GHz 
DECT frequency for communication include wireless audio/video 
senders, wireless computer networks, multi-handset cordless 
telephone systems, and some long-range cordless telephone 
systems.
Modular 
telephone line  jack
Wall plate 
						

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Important Installation Guidelines
• Avoid sources of noise and heat , such as motors, fluorescent lighting, 
microwave ovens, heating appliances and direct sunlight .
•
  Avoid areas of excessive dust , moisture and low temperature.
•  Avoid other cordless telephones or personal computers.
•  Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•   Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically 
designed for wet locations.
• 

  Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals, unless the telephone 
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
• 

  Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. 
						

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find
(button)charge- in use  (indicator)do not disturb (button)
Base Layout 
Front View